Parolee check results in drug arrest for Rockford man

ROCKFORD — A parolee check resulted in the arrest of a Rockford man on several drug-related offenses Thursday in the 2200 block of Hancock Street.

Patrol officers responded to the area at 7:54 a.m. to help the Illinois Department of Corrections, which said Albert F. Scott’s electronic monitoring ankle bracelet indicated that he was at the apartment.

Scott answered the door and allowed the parole agent and officers inside to search the place based on Scott’s mandatory supervised released agreement. Police said the parole agent found 12 grams of heroin, 40 grams of cocaine, drug packaging materials and $2,250 in cash.

Scott, 30, was charged with possession of heroin with intent to deliver, possession of cocaine with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.

IDOC issued a parole violation for Scott and he was sent to the Winnebago County Jail without bond. Scott is on parole for violation of the Illinois Controlled Substance Act.